Who said we don't have waterfalls on top of Mt. LeConte?It appears we received our June rain in two hours. Three and half inches dumped on us in two hours. There was some hail, lightening, and booming thunder. It is ever more impressive when you head is right in the cloud. The temperature cooled down after that. The low was 48 degrees. Today is starting out beautiful. I know they are calling for storms this afternoon. I hope it holds off.

Devin

6/10/2011 12:43:33 am

Beautiful pic Allyson! We've been a couple weeks without rain now where I live outside of Tampa. Every day the afternoon storm clouds get a bit closer to us (thought we were going to get rained on during our walk last night) but I don't think the seabreeze has quite picked up enough steam yet! We could definitely use it though! Enjoy the cooler temps!

chris virden

6/10/2011 01:12:50 am

Allyson failed to mention that today is her birthday. happy birthday honey! i love you!

Brad G.

6/10/2011 01:21:25 am

Happy Birthday, Allyson! Today is mine as well. :) Gorgeous photo.

Michael

6/10/2011 01:35:30 am

Very pretty -- looks like an opportunity for a water feature!

Bill Yeadon

6/10/2011 01:39:33 am

Happy Birthday Allyson,

Great place to spend it.

Bill

Mary

6/10/2011 01:43:39 am

Happy Birthday Allyson, I'm sure you will have a great day on that beautiful mountain. We were at Sugarlands during that storm, then the Fireflies got rained out. Look forward to meeting you all in our stay at the lodge in July!!

Juanita

6/10/2011 01:51:17 am

Awww happy birthday Allyson sweetheart! Maybe Chris will do something special for you to celebrate. LOL! Enjoy your day.

Gary

6/10/2011 01:51:40 am

Happy Birthday, Allyson! Hope you get something special for your birthday!

Kathy F

6/10/2011 01:53:48 am

Happy Birthday Allyson!!! Hope you have a great day. Nice picture too.

Ryan

6/10/2011 02:05:43 am

Happy Birthday Allyson, does the water fall end up in the dinning room when it's raining that hard?

Wow! Hiked up Trillium one year when the trail looked about like that - its looks alot prettier on the stairs ;) Can't imagine a better place to spend a happy
birthday!!

Terry

6/10/2011 02:38:08 am

Happy birthday Allyson!Hope to be up Tuesday for mine.Bringing 81 yr.young friend who was born in the park with me. Terry

Pat N.

6/10/2011 02:42:14 am

Best Falls ever! Still want to know what camera you are using...ie. more about your new one. Happy Birthday, Allyson!

High On LeConte

6/10/2011 03:00:36 am

Thanks for the Birthday Wishes everyone. Chris is making me pizza,pound cake, fresh strawberries, and lemon sorbet for my special day. He also bought me a "happy Light" for those months with no sun light. That should make the years fly by.

@Pat- I am using an Olympus XZ-1. I luv it!!!

wanda

6/10/2011 03:21:35 am

Happy Birthday! Hope all your dreams come true!

Joel C.

6/10/2011 03:30:18 am

Wow, I missed the falls yesterday! I hiked the Alum Trail earlier in the day, to receive my first teeshirt. This was my 60th birthday present to myself. Thanks to a lovely lady that pointed out all of the spectacular landmarks I had a very rememberable hike. She pointed out sites while I caught my breath. Your terrain and elevation is slightly different from New Orleans. I plan to try another trail next trip.
Thanks for the blog and pictures, it gave me the hiking bug.

Rose

6/10/2011 04:05:00 am

Hey Joel C...Beware of that 'hiking bug'. It is contagious and VERY habit forming!! :))

Rose

6/10/2011 04:10:44 am

Oops...forgot to wish you a happy, happy birthday Allyson! Sounds like it is going to be a great day for you. I'm thinking there couldn''t possibly be a 'bad' day up top! I love this blog and your pics.

vickimakayla@aol.com

6/10/2011 04:27:50 am

Happy Birthday Allyson Love the pic a water fall at the top what could be better!

HOOFIE

6/10/2011 05:08:48 am

WOW! makes me want to hike there! happy b-day

Susan

6/10/2011 05:23:21 am

Happy Birthday!

I have always wondered how the storms are there. Now i know!

vicky stanifer

6/10/2011 05:23:47 am

happy birthday allyson, thanks for the chicken salad sandwiches last weekend for lunch. delicious! wonderful place to be up there! enjoyed it, can't wait to come back! Vicky

Renate

6/10/2011 06:41:20 am

Happy Birthday Allyson!!! I hope you have a wonderful day on that beautiful mountain!!! I really enjoy your blog and all of the awesome pictures that you post!!

Wow- great picture!We spent the night on June 8th and left the morning of the 9th, so it sounds like we just missed the monsoon. Would have like to have it but glad we didn't have to hike for hours through it...although, a light rain (without lightning) would have cooled us off!